Los Angeles, CA – The following statement was issued by Rusty Hicks, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO and convener of the Build Better LA Coalition, regarding tonight’s No on Measure S victory:

“Today’s defeat of Measure S confirms that Angelenos want the affordable housing they voted for in November.

“While we still have a lot of work to do to ensure LA continues to be an inclusive place, defeating Measure S has spared our City from a future that would’ve meant fewer jobs, fewer funds for critical public services, fewer new homes for those who desperately need them, and even less affordable rents.”

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Paid for by No on S – Build Better L.A. Sponsored by Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, Coalition of Organizations Representing Working Men and Women, and Businesses. No on S – Build Better LA is campaigning for progressive change in LA. Right now, we’re fighting to protect the jobs & affordable housing we won in November. Vote No on Measure S on March 7.